Tax Intern

Shake Shack • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The tax intern will be part of the Shake Shack Tax department and will work closely with the team to gain valuable tax skills and knowledge. The tax department is a collaborative department that works closely with various departments within the company, including accounting, IT, FP&A, legal, and business operations. We are seeking a college student for a Summer internship to start in June 2026. The position will be approximately 20 hours a week on a flexible schedule during the day. The internship will provide unique and exciting opportunities in the indirect tax world, while also offering visibility into the high-quality work performed at Shake Shack. Candidate are expected to be in person: Tuesday - Thursday

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Degree Field(s): Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Work Experience: 0-2 years
• Related Experience: 3rd or 4th year in the process of getting a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Finance, business, or related field
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivator and able to work independently with a willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Degree Field(s): Accounting
• Work Experience: 0-2 years
• Related Experience: 3rd or 4th year in the process of getting a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Finance, business, or related field
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivator and able to work independently with a willingness to learn
• Exposure to automation tools like Alteryx or Tableau Prep
• Basic understanding of the restaurant industry is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the team
• Supporting the preparation and filing of all indirect tax returns, including sales and use tax, personal property tax, beer and liquor taxes, commercial rent tax, and gross receipts tax
• Support the team with the Use tax review and analysis of purchases to ensure accurate treatment for use tax compliance
• Assist with investigating and resolving tax notices received
• Assist in researching, documenting, and maintaining the tax matrix of all tax filing regulations
• Assist the team with state and local tax audits by gathering, organizing, and tracking information requested by auditors.
• Assist with gathering support for documenting and maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance per internal controls
• Prepare reports and analyses and contribute to additional projects as required

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Performance bonuses
• Shake Shack Meal Discounts
• Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
• Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Development and Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees